King James I of Scotland. 1394-1437
15. Spring Song of the Birds
1 min to read
58 words

WORSCHIPPE ye that loveris bene this May, For of your blisse the Kalendis are begonne, And sing with us, Away, Winter, away!   Cum, Somer, cum, the suete sesoun and sonne!   Awake for schame! that have your hevynnis wonne,     And amorously lift up your hedis all,     Thank Lufe that list you to his merci call!

suete] sweet. Lufe] Love.

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Robert Henryson. 1425-1500
16. Robin and Makyne
3 mins to read
911 words
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